Red Flag Warning

Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones

California Government Code Section 51178 requires the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to identify “Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones” using consistent statewide criteria. CAL FIRE is also required to periodically review the very high fire hazard severity zone areas and make updated recommendations as needed. Utilizing fire modeling methods which take into consideration scientific aspects of an area, such as climate, topography, geography, and history of fire, CAL FIRE reevaluates wild-fire hazards and identifies very high fire hazard severity zones in the state.